GANDERBAL: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir Wushu and Taekwondo teams for securing the Overall Team Trophy in both disciplines at the 70th National School Games, hosted at the Government College of Physical Education, Ganderbal.

Jammu and Kashmir delivered an impressive performance at the national-level sporting event, securing a total of 22 medals across Wushu and Taekwondo, underscoring the Union Territory’s growing prominence in school-level sports and the competitive potential of its young athletes.

In Taekwondo, held from October 22 to 26, the Jammu and Kashmir contingent won 14 medals, comprising four gold, three silver and seven bronze medals. In Wushu, conducted from October 15 to 19, the team secured eight medals, including one gold, two silver and five bronze medals. The combined medal tally of 22 medals, alongside the teams’ Overall Team Trophy victories in both disciplines, marked a significant achievement for Jammu and Kashmir at the 70th National School Games.

The Chief Minister had inaugurated the 70th National School Games on October 15. The event witnessed the participation of more than 1,300 young athletes representing 23 States and Union Territories across the country, providing a national platform for emerging sporting talent to demonstrate their abilities and compete at a high level.

Congratulating the young champions on their commendable performance, Omar Abdullah said their achievements reflected the growing sporting potential of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as the dedication, perseverance and hard work of its young athletes. He commended the teams for their accomplishments and reiterated the Government’s commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and promoting sporting excellence across Jammu and Kashmir.

The 70th National School Games were organised by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu and Kashmir, under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI).

The outstanding performance of the Jammu and Kashmir teams, culminating in Overall Team Trophy victories in both Wushu and Taekwondo, represents a notable milestone in the Union Territory’s efforts to encourage young sporting talent and strengthen its presence on the national sports landscape.


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